Chapter 9 - Spirit weapon

Tian Shen observed the hovering golden spear that was more akin to a large thin needle right before his eyes. He never thought to find a weapon of this caliber early on due the nature of the weapon itself contains endless potential.

The needle spear was a type of special artifact called [Spirit weapon] which has its consciousness and once it's bonded to a user then it will forever be with the person who it considered as its master and won't ever bond to anyone else unless had hundred thousand years had passed since the last wielder died if not then it won't respond to anyone.

The difficulty of taming a [Spirit weapon] is near impossible unless they are someone who has reach [Emperor] stage but even then it is a small percentage of succeeding. Nevertheless, the trouble is worth it considering the potential it had.

A [Spirit weapon] would be nothing more than a normal low mortal tier weapon but once it bonds then this weapon will grow along with the user and even grow its own soul. It may be weak at the beginning but once time passes and the wielder free stronger then the weapon would be overwhelming.

Regardless, it is sought after by many expert willing to die in order to obtain the [Spirit weapon]. Fortunately, none of the people in Azure dragon city knows about it's existences.

Tian Shen stood up grasping the weapon within his hand quickly felt it become an extension of his body. He shifted his gaze towards a nearby tree then took a stance thrusting his spear that pierces through several trees. The trees weren't brittle and thin rather thick that showcase how powerful it was despite being [Low Mortal Tier].

He didn't use any special martial art only randomly thrust the weapon only be dumbstruck by it's power. Tian Shen then tried how professional spear user ,he watches in his previous world did, taking a more refined stance and taking a deep breath while closing his eyes concentrating then shot open his eyes thrusting the weapon into the trees obliterating fifty trees.

'Amazing! I never thought this thing could wield this power despite being only [Low Mortal Tier]!'

Tian Shen grew excited about gaining a partner in his journey to become the apex of power. He performed more basic spear techniques from his previous world surprise to see himself flawlessly executing them.

It was as though his body remember the movement performed by people he had seen in his previous world. Tian Shen had a photographic memory but it shouldn't be possible for his body to execute them.

'I don't know what's going on but this is surely a pleasant surprise.'

Tian Shen felt his body grew stronger from every thrust, step, and swing of his spear cause his body to ache, yet despite this, He relished the sensation with a wide grin on his face and flawlessly move that none would have assumed his only a newbie at how fluid his movement is.

Every action was so quick and precise that a normal [Martial Organ] would be in trouble evading them while it produces the sound akin to whip. The wind were dragged by his body from pushing his spear forward creating a gust of wind in the process.

His mind faded from becoming one with the spears unaware of time passing by until he recalled the main reason for being in the forest was to find medicinal herbs to increase his power. He halted his thrust then wiped the sweat on his forehead turning his head seeing the sun was close of setting and realize he had been engrossed in testing the spear for two hours.

Tian Shen knew he experiences a [Zen state] from the knowledge given by Celestial Ming. It was a rare occurrence only below [Enlighten state] that was more rarer and would cause the person experiencing it a powerful boost in power.

"Haaaa….I didn't expect spending two hours in only testing this thing…hmmm I should give you a name."

Tian Shen considers the spear to be a new partner and would want it to be just called spear not would he want the naming sense of a 'normal' cultivator considering most of their name are extremely childish and long.

It was comparable to a delusional kid who thinks the name he uses was cool like [Eternal God slayer] which is a mouthful. Tian Shen rubbed his chin observing the spear and seeing the shape it gave him an idea for a name that had held meaning and isn't a mouthful.

"Since my name is Tian(Heaven) and you appeared to be A needle, A thorn with our goal to defying the heaven! Then I shall name you the [Thorn of Heaven(Tian)] and be the weapon that pierce the Heaven!"

As though it understood quickly change from surprising Tian Shen as it turns smaller then transform into thorny crown similar to Sun worker headband. It levitates around Tian Shen head as he instinctively Shen's it to vanish turning invisible surprising him afterwards thought about transforming back into a spear instantly unfolded itself from a ring and returning into it's previous form.

He then tried to let go in the air then manipulated it it surprised him that he was able to telekinetically control it. Tian Shen could tell the spear would without a doubt move on its own to protect him and kill his enemy.

Tian Shen tested if it could be transformed to other forms and found nothing. He guesses it needed to grow stronger to unlock other forms, though it is only a guess and won't be confirmed before he tried.

He hid the pierces on his head-turning invisible quickly went to find medicinal herbs before the sunset. Tian Shen needed if he wanted to breakthrough much quicker and ensure a solid foundation.

The forest was deep that had an eerie atmosphere despite the sun was still up. Tian Shen knew something was out of the ordinary but kept going knowing he can't falter if he wanted to grow stronger.

Even the highest quality of weapon when use by an immature is pointless this best describes Tian Shen who lacks battle experience and would be easily defeated if he remains a coward when face with danger.

He suddenly felt a thick [Qi essence] nearby quickly ran at the full speed of a horse evading the beaches and being tripped by the hidden rocks. Tian Shen growing sharper by minute transferring the terrain like nothing till he arrived at the entrances of a cave.

Tian Shen senses the aroma of something nourishing brought out his spear in the case of a demon beast hiding inside the cave. He remained a distance away from the entrance hiding bbetbetween bushes then took a throwing his spear-like javelin pushing back a gust of wind.

The spear flew straight through the cave instantly heard a loud roaring screaming coming from the cave. Tian Shen grew breathless from the bloodlust it releases as if death at around his neck took a large breath to calm himself.

He was terrified of dying for the first time in his life causing him to have another accelerating sensation overcoming his fear. Tian Shen needed the experience due to being from the 21st century and hadn't face much danger.

His primal instinct told him to run, farther it is the better but kept himself in place despite his legs shaming violence telling himself that once he run away then everything is over. Tian Shen closes his eyes and took a long deep breath while the ground shook from the creature within the cave coming out as he opened his eyes given an unyielding gaze seeing the massive creature before him.

The creature large dark red tiger that had body build to be the apex predator while two black wings sprouting from it's back and crystal horns on it's head. The imposing aura shook Tian Shen but kept his ground seeking the creature feral jaws growling infuriated from the spear.

From Tian Shen's knowledge, the beast is called the [Blood-soaked winged Tiger] and [third rank] demon beast. A demon beast aren't capable of normal cultivating rely on purely from the creature they are or basking themselves wit a place where [Qi essence] is abundant.

Demon beast power a rank from the number one to five where [First rank] demon beast is comparable to peak [Body tempering] and [Fifth rank] being the [Emperor] stage. However, the latter is only found outside the walls and only [second rank] is normally found.

This shows how powerful the [Blood-soaked Winged tiger] that could easily shred Tian Shen in an instant. The Demon beast growled menacingly the roared spreading its wing then flew through the sky leaving the cave for Tian Shen to head inside.

Tian Shen was tempted to head inside, however, he knew it was nothing more than trap made by the demon beast. A Demon Beast intellect would increase the stronger they get therefore knew it was nothing but a trap where once he heads inside or showed himself would instantly know by the demon beast. The only exit is through the entrance therefore once the demon beast head inside everything is over.

'I can't kill right now and I'm not blinded by greed enough to venture that far. For now, I'll back away and try to find other herbs.'

Tian Shen head in the opposite direction from the demon beast heading anywhere to test his luck. Gradually he found a small pond where the water seems much clear being able to see through the water and see the fish and vegetation.

He dips his hand testing if it was dangerous or not and felt his numbing hand being healed surprising him. Tian Shen grinned to find water that contains a pure [Qi essence] quickly trips himself out of his clothes taking a deep inside the pond.

Tian Shen felt his fatigue going away and restoring his stamina while being drowned by the refreshing sensation produced by the water. He took the opportunity to cultivate inside the pond reciting the [Zenith Celestill Star] tempering his bones turning his bones into shimmering starlight.

He knew his [Star Forging Bone] was half complete with his strength growing even more aabsorbing the [Qi Essence] throughout his body. It removes the impurities of his body then unusual phenomenon haven't seen where the thorny crown inside glowed.

Tian Shen felt his connection from [Thorns of heaven] grew sticker allowing it to turn into half step into becoming a [Mid Mortal Tier] weapon. After half an hour, he stopped cultivating as his body won't grow stronger it doesn't move and needed the training to handle his strength.

He opened his eyes to see the impurities body instantly puveverified by the pond. Tian Shen stood up to see his muscle turning denser and leaner than before. The pond was more than enough helped than the treasure inside the Demon beast cave and tried to see if theirs any herbs down the lake.

Tian Shen dived through the pond being able to see underwater without much difficulty. These were all due to his stronger body that allows him to see things more clearly than a normal person.

He looks around finding few [Low Mortal tier] medicinal herbs but was enough to create nourishing tea. Tian Shen then was able to find something that intrigue which was a simple flower that produces purple most despite being underwater.

'Oh [Purple mist flower] this would be incredible in helping me make at least [High Mortal tier] pills if I gain a cauldron.'

Tian Shen plucked the flower afterward returned to the surface as the sun had begun to sit quickly dressed and hid the [Purple Mist Flower] under his clothes then headed back to his home.